Barlow v. State

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

The defendant was charged with 2 misdemeanor offenses: (1) operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants; (2) obstructing an officer in that "said accused did flee on foot from said officer as said officer was attempting to place the accused under lawful arrest for the offense of driving under the influence.” He was acquitted of the first charge — driving under the influence — but convicted of the second. On appeal to this court he contends that the verdict on which the judgment is based is void for inconsistency or repugnancy. Held:

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